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Venezuela Claims Historic WBC Title, MLB Eyes Midseason Shift

3/19/2026

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Venezuela won its first international baseball championship by defeating the USA 3-2 in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) final in Miami.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred discussed moving the World Baseball Classic to midseason to boost participation and game quality.
The tournament posted record attendance and viewership, with 1.6 million fans this year.
The next WBC is tentatively scheduled for 2029 or 2030, depending on MLB participation in the 2028 Olympics.

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Story summary

Venezuela won its first international baseball championship by defeating the USA 3-2 in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) final in Miami.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred discussed moving the World Baseball Classic to midseason to boost participation and game quality.
The tournament posted record attendance and viewership, with 1.6 million fans this year.
The next WBC is tentatively scheduled for 2029 or 2030, depending on MLB participation in the 2028 Olympics.